Risk Manager, Rail & Transit
WSP
Risk Manager, Rail & Transit
WSP
Plans and designs infrastructure projects
The Risk Management team is hiring! We are looking for a Risk Manager, Rail & Transit, to join our Transportation Systems team located in Canada (Calgary, Toronto, Montreal). Reporting to the Risk Team Lead, this role is responsible for applying and maintaining risk management processes and systems in accordance with established procedures. As a key member of the risk management team, you will drive proactive risk management across complex infrastructure initiatives. Your role will focus on integrating risk strategies into project planning and execution to ensure successful outcomes.
Why choose WSP?
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
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What you can expect to do here:
Lead engaging workshops and risk meetings to identify, assess, and prioritize project risks, and guide teams in developing effective mitigation strategies.
Partner with risk owners and project teams to build, monitor, and refine treatment plans that align with project goals.
Maintain and update comprehensive risk registers using the designated risk database.
Perform schedule and cost risk modeling to establish confidence levels and quantify potential impacts.
Deliver clear, actionable risk reports tailored to project team needs and decision-making.
Collaborate with scheduling and cost control teams to embed risk management into broader project controls.
Champion a culture of risk awareness and resilience across project teams.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in project management or project controls within civil infrastructure or construction.
Proven ability to facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement with clarity and confidence.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Analytical mindset with a structured approach to solving complex project challenges.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related analytical discipline—or equivalent experience.
Compensation
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $98,800 – $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 – $124,100
Atlantic Provinces & Québec: $89,200 – $118,500
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
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